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 By June E. Downey 
 
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 WORLD BOOK COMPANY: PUBLISHERS 
 
 Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York 
 
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 Copyright, IQi^i, by World Book Company. Copyright in Great Britain 
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 1 Draw a line under the word in each pair which more nearly 
 describes you. Take the pairs in order. Dont skip any. Speed 
 doesn't count. 
 
 •1 Careful Careless 
 
 2 Daring Cautious • 
 
 3 Ambitious Unambitious 
 
 4 Selfish Unselfish 
 
 5 Punctual Tardy 
 
 6 Bad-tempered Sweet-tempered 
 
 7 Accurate Inaccurate 
 
 8 Industrious Lazy 
 
 9 Vain Modest 
 
 10 Constant Changeable 
 
 11 Indifferent Enthusiastic 
 
 12 Firm Yielding 
 
 13 Trustful Distrustful 
 
 14 Cowardly Brave 
 
 15 Clever Stupid 
 
 16 Good Memory Bad Memory 
 
 17 Self-distrustful Self-confident 
 
 18 Hasty Deliberate 
 
 19 Observant Unobservant 
 
 20 Sociable Unsociable 
 
 21 Orderly Disorderly 
 
 22 Gloomy .......... Cheerful 
 
 23 Patient Impatient 
 
 24 Quick in thought Slow in thought 
 
 25 Quick in movement Slow in movement 
 
 26 Ready to forgive Holds a grudge 
 
 27 Fond of a fight Avoids a fight 
 
 28 Extravagant Saves money 
 
 29 Humble Proud 
 
 30 Generous Stingy 
 
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 II Write your name as directed below. Write it again and 
 again until the signal to stop. 
 
 1 Usual style and speed. 
 
 2 As rapidly as possible. 
 
 Ill Write your name as slowly as possible. If you finish before 
 the signal, begin again. 
 
 IV Memory Test. 
 
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 Y Write "United States of America" on the line below as 
 quickly as possible. Both speed and not running over the line 
 count. 
 
 VI Write "United States of America" as directed below. Write 
 it again and again until the signal to stop, 
 
 1 Usual style and speed. 
 
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 After each one of the following 16 sentences you will find 
 the words "false" and "true." If you think what a sentence 
 says is true, draw a line under "true"; if it is false, draw a 
 line under "false." 
 
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 lines under "true" or "false." 
 
 Take all the time you need to mark the sentences. When 
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 Don't skip any. 
 
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 2 Two words rimed — that is, ended in the same sound. true false 
 
 3 The first word in the list was hook. true false 
 
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 5 The word collar occurred twice in the list. true false 
 
 6 The longest word in the list was mountain, true false 
 
 7 The shortest word in the list was ice. true false 
 
 8 Three words began with b. true false 
 
 9 When I read the list of words, I was standing up. true false 
 
 10 The card from which I read the words was oblong. true false 
 
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 12 I held the card in my left hand while reading. true false 
 
 13 In my right hand I held a pencil. true false 
 
 14 I tapped with the pencil at every word I read. true false 
 
 15 After reading the list I put the card into an envelope. true false 
 
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 WILL-TEMPERAMENT TEST 
 
 Devised by June E. Downey, Ph.D. 
 
 Professor of Psychology, University of Wyoming 
 
 WORLD BOOK COMPANY: PUBLISHERS 
 
 Yonkers-on-Hudson, New York 
 
 
 MANUAL OF 
 DIRECTIONS 
 
 19 2 2 
 
CONTENTS 
 
 PAGE 
 
 Introduction 3 
 
 Directions for Giving the Group Test o . . 3 
 
 Test I. Speed of DecisioD 3 
 
 Test II. Freedom from Load 4 
 
 Test III. Writing Name at Retarded Speed 4 
 
 Test IV. Memory Test 5 
 
 Test V. Coordination of Impulses 5 
 
 Test VI. Speed of Movement and Freedom from Load ... 5 
 
 Test VII. Motor Inhibition 6 
 
 Test VIII. Flexibility and Volitional Perseveration 6 
 
 Test IX. Interest in Detail 7 
 
 Test X. Motor Impulsion 7 
 
 Test XL Self-confidence 8 
 
 Test XII. Non-compliance 9 
 
 TestXIII. Finality of Judgment 9 
 
 Tentative Scoring of Group Test 10 
 
 The Will-Profile 15 
 
 Copyright, 1922, by World Book Company. Copyright in Great Britain 
 All rights reserved, dgwtt : iw-1 
 
MANUAL OF DIRECTIONS 
 
 INTRODUCTION 
 
 The author advises examiners to give and score the individual 
 form of the test before attempting to administer the group form. 
 For a discussion of the significance of the tests 'and of the will- 
 profile, see the manual accompanying the individual form of the 
 test and the author's The Will-Temperament and Its Testing.^ 
 
 The group form of the will-temperament test is scored on the 
 basis of the amount of work done in a prescribed time, instead 
 of on the basis of the time needed to accomplish a prescribed 
 task, as in the individual form. Except for the modifications made 
 necessary by this different method of scoring, the two forms of 
 the test parallel each other very closely. Two items of the in- 
 dividual form could not be adapted for group use. For Resistance 
 to Opposition a test for Self-confidence has been substituted; for 
 Reaction to Contradiction, a Non-compliance test. 
 
 DIRECTIONS FOR GIVING THE GROUP TEST 
 
 See that each subject is provided with two pencils. One may 
 break in the middle of a test. Erasers are not needed. 
 
 Always give the oral directions exactly according to instructions. 
 In the beginning say : 
 
 "Please fill in the blank on the front of the examination book- 
 let, but do nothing more until directions are given." 
 
 When all have finished, say: 
 
 "This is not an intelligence test, but it is absolutely necessary 
 that you follow directions exactly. Sometimes you will be asked 
 to work rapidly, sometimes slowly, sometimes at your natural 
 speed. Follow these directions precisely. Begin always exactly 
 at the signal and stop immediately when I say, 'Stop,' without 
 finishing what you are doing. If in the middle of a word, stop 
 there. Don't take time even to finish a letter when the signal to 
 stop is given. Is this clear? After the test begins, you will not be 
 allowed to ask questions." 
 
 Test I. Speed of Decision 
 
 "Turn over the page to Test I. Notice that there are two 
 columns of words. They run in pairs, thus: Careful care- 
 less; Daring cautious; Ambitious unambitious, etc. 
 
 "You are to draw a line under the word in each pair which more 
 nearly describes you. Underline one word or the other in every pair; 
 
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4 Downey Group Will-Temperament Test 
 
 one always describes you better than the other. Take the pairs 
 in order; dont skip any. Take your time. Speed doesn't count. 
 Ready — Begin." 
 
 (Time limit: 45 seconds.) 
 
 When the time is up, say "Stop." This signal is to be given 
 sharply and promptly at the end of each test. 
 
 Test II. Freedom from Load 
 
 1. "Now turn to Test II, Writing your Name. Under *I' you 
 are to write your name as you sign it ordinarily, in your usual 
 style and at your usual speed — just the way you naturally write 
 it. Keep on writing your name until told to stop. When you 
 finish it, dont pause, but begin again at once. Keep on writing it 
 again and again until told to stop. Ready — Begin." 
 
 The examiner should emphasize the above instruction and 
 enforce it absolutely. There is a strong tendency to stop at the 
 completion of each writing of the name. 
 
 (Time limit: 20 seconds.) 
 
 2. "Under *2' you are to write your name just as rapidly as 
 you possibly can. Write it just as many times as you can from the 
 instant I give the signal to begin until I give the signal to stop. 
 Ready — Go." 
 
 The examiner should give a suggestion of speed in reading the 
 directions. ''Ready — Go" should be given with a snap. 
 (Time limit: 20 seconds.) 
 
 Test III. Writing Name at Retarded Speed 
 
 " In Test III you are to write your name just as slowly as you 
 possibly can without stopping the movement of the pencil. Re- 
 member that you are to write very, very slowly. If you finish 
 your name once, begin on it a second time. Use a sharp pencil. 
 Ready — Start." 
 
 The examiner gives the idea of retarded movement by drawling 
 the directions. 
 
 (Time limit: 20 seconds.) 
 
 Test IV. Memory Test 
 
 "Now you may rest your hand a moment. Pencils up, please. 
 Listen to me. I am going to read you a list of 10 words. You are 
 to remember them so as to be able to report on them at the end 
 of the test. You must also watch very carefully everything that I 
 
Manual of Directions 5 
 
 do while I am reading the words, for I shall ask you questions about 
 my actions." 
 
 Examiner now reads slowly (one word a second) from an 
 oblong white card the list of words given below. He stands while 
 reading, holds the card in the left hand, holds a pencil in the 
 right hand, and taps at every word read. The list of words is as 
 follows: 
 
 Book, Collar, Muff, Ice, Stove, Collar, Bluff, Mountain, 
 Bird, Rose. 
 
 "Now listen again. I am going to read the list a second time. 
 Notice the first and last word; and notice also if any word is 
 repeated in the list, whether any words rime (that is, end in the 
 same sound), and how many begin with B." 
 
 After the second reading, which in every detail should duplicate 
 the first reading, the examiner puts the card into an envelope 
 deliberately and sits down. a 
 
 Test V. Co5rdination of Impulses 
 
 **Turn the page to Test V. Look at the short line. \ou are to 
 write on that short line, just as rapidly as you can, the words 
 'United States of America.' Write out the words in full and 
 remember there are two things you must do: you must write very 
 rapidly, and you must keep from running over the line. Ready — 
 Go." 
 
 (Time limit: 7 seconds.) 
 
 Test VI. Speed of Movement and Freedom from Load 
 
 1. "Test VI is like one you have already had. Under '1' 
 write 'United States of America' in your usual style and at your 
 usual speed. Write continuously from the signal to begin until 
 the signal to stop. Don't hurry, but remember to write the phrase 
 repeatedly until I tell you to stop. Dont pause between words or 
 phrases.^ Write at the speed at which you naturally write, and 
 keep writing all the time. Ready — Begin." 
 
 (Time limit: 20 seconds.) 
 
 2. "Under '2' write 'United States of America' 7115/05 rap ic?/y 
 as you can and as many times as it is possible from the signal to 
 begin until the signal to stop. Don't pause between words ;i 
 remember to write just as rapidly as possible. Ready — Go." 
 
 ^ The examiner must be sure that this instruction is understood. There is a strong 
 tendency to pause at the end of each word and phrase. 
 
6 Downey Group WiU-Temperament Test 
 
 As in Test II, the examiner should suggest speeding by voice 
 and manner. 
 
 (Time hmit: 20 seconds.) 
 
 Test VII. Motor Inhibition 
 
 1. "Turn to Test YII. Under '1' you are to move your pencil 
 along the dotted line just as slowly as you possibly can and still 
 keep the pencil moving. Trace the scroll as if you were writing, 
 but do it very, very slowly. Be sure that your pencil keeps moving 
 all the time. Ready — Begin." 
 
 The examiner should suggest retardation by drawling the 
 directions. 
 
 (Time limit: 30 seconds.) 
 
 2. "Now under *2' try a second time. Move the pencil just as 
 slowly as you can without stopping it. Most persons go more slowly 
 on a second trial. Ready — Begin." 
 
 (Time limit: 1 minute, 30 seconds.) 
 
 3. "Try once more. This is your last chance; do your very 
 best. Some persons can spend 10 minutes writing their names. 
 Go a^ slowly as you possibly can. Ready — Begin." 
 
 (Time limit: 2 minutes, 30 seconds.) 
 
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 Test VIII. Flexibility and Volitional Perseveration 
 
 1. "Turn the page to Test VIII, Disguised Handwriting:. 
 Under *1,' write 'United States of America' in a style very unlike 
 your usual one. Change your writing so much that none of your 
 friends would know it. Ready — Begin." 
 
 (Time limit: 50 seconds.) 
 
 2. "Before writing under '2' you are to practice on page 7 
 disguising — that is, changing — your writing of 'United States 
 of America' until you get a disguise that would deceive a hand- 
 writing expert. 
 
 "When you are satisfied with your disguise, look up at the 
 blackboard, where I shall be writing a column of numbers, and 
 note the first number that I write after you look up. Write this 
 number in the space where it says, 'Number' on page 6 . 
 
 "Then under *2' write 'United States of America' in the dis- 
 guised hand you have worked out. You may use the next page of 
 your booklet for practice. Begin now with your practice." 
 
Manual of Directions 7 
 
 At this point the examiner should note the time by his watch, 
 and at the end of 5 seconds he should write the number 5 on the 
 blackboard. At the end of each succeeding 5 seconds he should 
 write the number of seconds which have elapsed, in a column 
 which will appear thus: 
 
 5 
 10 
 15 
 
 20 etc., up to 360 
 (Time limit: 6 minutes.) 
 
 If at the end of the 6 minutes some are still practicing and have 
 not written the phrase opposite 2, tell them that this may be 
 omitted, but that they shall write the number 360 in the square 
 on page 6. 
 
 3. "Turn the page to Test VIII, 3. Observe the way 'United 
 States of America' is written. Under '3' you are to imitate the 
 writing just as rapidly as you can. Write the same size as the 
 sample and copy it over and over until the signal is given to stop. 
 Don't pause after one copying before beginning a second time." 
 (Time limit: 1 minute.) 
 
 Test IX. Interest in Detail 
 
 1. "In Test IX, 1, you are to copy Model A just as exactly as 
 possible. Speed doesn't count. Work carefully, and make as 
 good a copy as you can. If you should finish before the signal, be 
 sure to begin a second time. Ready — Begin." 
 
 (Time Hmit: 1 minute.) 
 
 2. "Under '2' copy Model B as well as you can, rapidly or 
 slowly, as you prefer. Just choose your own speed. If you finish 
 one copy, begin a second, and if you finish a second, begin a 
 third time. Ready — Start." 
 
 (Time limit: 1 minute, 15 seconds.) 
 
 Test X. Motor Impulsion 
 
 1. "Turn the page to Test X. You must follow directions very 
 carefully. Under '1' write your name just as you wrote it in 
 Test II, at your usual speed and in your usual style. Write it 
 over and over again just the way you naturally write it, until the 
 signal to stop. Ready — Go." 
 
 (Time limit: 20 seconds.) 
 

 8 Downey Group Will'Temperament Test 
 
 2. "Now write your name again, just as you did under '1/ 
 hut with your eyes closed. You must place your pencil in position, 
 so that when I give the signal you will be ready to begin. Remem- 
 ber to write your name again and again during the time between 
 signals. Dont open your eyes until I give the signal to stop. 
 Ready — Close eyes — Go." 
 
 (Time limit: 20 seconds.) 
 
 3. "Under *3' you are to write your name in your usual way, 
 but while you are doing this you are to keep your eyes fixed on 
 this pencil and you are to count aloud with me the number of 
 times I tap the table with the pencil. Keep your eyes on the 
 pencil and count aloud. Keep on writing until I stop tapping. 
 Ready — Go." 
 
 Examiner taps on the table slightly faster than once per second. 
 He also counts aloud vigorously. 
 
 (Time limit: 20 seconds.) 
 
 4. "Under '4' you are to write your name repeatedly from the 
 signal to begin until the signal to stop. While you are writing I 
 am going to read you a list of words that rime with 'fly,' such as 
 'die,' 'sigh,' and Tie.' You are to keep track of the number of 
 times I say the word 'fly.' 
 
 "When I give the signal to stop, record the number of times 
 I read the word 'fly.' Dont forget to keep on writing your name 
 all the time. Ready — Go." 
 
 List to be read by examiner: 
 Fly, die, sigh, sky, fly, fly, fly, my, fly, he, die, by, fly, fly, high, 
 fly, cry, fly, sigh, sigh, fly, nye, my, fly. 
 
 The examiner should time his reading so that 20 seconds will be 
 required to go through the list. If he fails to complete the list, he 
 should record the number of times "fly" was read. If he finishes 
 before the end of the 20 seconds, he should reread part of the list, 
 recording the correct nimaber of times "fly" was pronounced. 
 (Time limit: 20 seconds.) 
 
 Test XI. Self-confidence 
 
 "Turn to Test XI. After each one of the 16 sentences you will 
 find the words 'false' and 'true.' If you think what a sentence 
 says is true, draw a line under 'true'; if it is false, draw a line 
 under 'false.' 
 
 "For example, 'I read you a list of words early in the test, 
 true false.' 
 
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 "This is a true statement, and the word 'true' is underlined. 
 
 *'If you are absolutely sure that you are right, draw two lines 
 under 'true' or * false.' 
 
 *' Take all the time you need to mark the sentences. When you 
 have marked every one, hold your pencil up to show that you have 
 finished. Doni skip any.'' 
 
 Test XII. Non-compliance 
 
 When every one has finished Text XI, say: 
 
 "Of the sentences you have just marked, eight are false, eight 
 are true. You may correct your work in this way : Draw a circle 
 around any 'true' or 'false' that you made a mistake in marking, 
 and underline the other word instead. For example, sentence 2 
 reads, *Two of the words in the list rimed.' If this was false, but 
 you underlined the word 'true,' draw a circle about the word 
 'true' and underline 'false' instead.^ 
 
 "You may make all the corrections you care to, so as to mark 
 eight false and eight true, hut dont erase any marks. Raise your 
 pencil when you have finished." 
 
 The examiner should give time for all to make any changes 
 they desire. Three minutes is probably sufficient. 
 
 Test XIII. Finality of Judgment 
 
 . "Turn to Test XIII. When the signal is given you are to turn 
 back to Test I and make any changes you care to in the way 
 you marked your own character traits. If you want to make any 
 changes, draw a circle around the word you marked first and 
 underline the other word of the pair.^ When you have finished, 
 look at the blackboard and write in the space marked ' Number' on 
 page 12 the first number I write after you look up. 
 
 "Now turn back to Test I and make what changes you wish. 
 Ready — Begin." 
 
 At this point the examiner should note the time by his watch, 
 and at the end of 3 seconds he should write the nimiber 3 on the 
 blackboard. At the end of each succeeding 3 seconds he should 
 write the number of seconds which have elapsed, in a column 
 which will appear thus: 
 
 3 
 
 6 
 
 9 
 12 etc., up to 108. 
 
 1 With children below the 9th grade the illustration should be put on the blackboard 
 and explained. 
 
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 After reaching 114 the examiner quits writing and tells those 
 who have not finished to write 114 in the blank. If desired, a 
 little further time may then be allowed for the checking. 
 
 TENTATIVE SCORING OF GROUP-TEST 
 
 The directions for scoring are to be used in conjunction with 
 the table on page 16. The norms were obtained from an approx- 
 imately small number of adults and are only tentative. After 
 more extensive application of the tests, material will be at hand 
 for establishing norms for different ages. 
 
 Test I. Speed of Decision. Checking of traits. Scored on 
 number of decisions made in time limit. See table, page 16. 
 
 Test II. Normal and Speeded Writing of Name. Not scored; 
 given as practice for Test VI. 
 
 Test III. Retarded Writing of Name. Not scored; given as 
 preliminary practice for Test VII. 
 
 Test IV. Memory Test. Not scored; given in preparation for 
 Test XI. 
 
 Test V. Coordination of Impulses. Writing "United States of 
 America" in a restricted space and at speeded time. Scored on 
 number of letters omitted or over the hne. See table, page 16. 
 
 Note. The method of scoring used is open to the objection that it fails to reckon 
 with variations in normal speed and that it makes no distinction between those who 
 fail to finish writing the phrase through lack of time and those who finish but run over 
 the line. 
 
 It is possible to correct a particular record or to note the quality of reaction by 
 the following procedure: 
 
 Calculate from Test VI the normal and speeded time for writing the phrase once. 
 Using these values, score the reaction on the basis of the norms given for Test V, 
 in the Manual of Directions for the Individual Tests. 
 
 Test VI. Speed of Movement and Freedom from Load. Speed of 
 Movement is scored from VI. 1 on the number of letters written 
 at normal speed within the time limit. See table, page 16. 
 
 To score for Freedom from Load, find the ratio between the 
 number of letters written at normal speed (VI. 1) and the number 
 written during the speeded trial (VI. 2). Score this in accordance 
 with the norms given in table, page 16. 
 
 Test VII. Motor Inhibition. Scored on third trial according 
 to norms given in table. Each scroll is divided into 33 equal units, 
 and the scoring is based on the number of units traced. 
 
 Test VIII. Flexibility. Score disguised hands (VIII, 1 and 2), 
 first and second attempts each, 0, 1, or 2, according to amount of 
 change. (See samples below.) If the phrase was not written under 
 2, score the best practice attempt. 
 
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 Score Rapid Imitation of Model A (VI 1 1. 3) according to 
 quality and speed, as follows: 
 
 Rate the quality A, B, G, D, or E according to general effect 
 (see page 12), E signifying complete reversion to the subject's 
 own hand. 
 
 Count the letters written, and in the left-hand column of the 
 schedule below find the group in which the speed of writing falls. 
 
 Find the score under the proper letter and opposite the proper 
 speed group. 
 
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 NUMBER OF LK'ITERS 
 WRITTEN 
 
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 20-10 
 
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 2 
 
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 Add partial scores to find the total score. 
 
 Test VIII. 2. Volitional Perseveration. The score on this trait 
 is determined by the amount of time spent in practice on the dis- 
 guise. From the number the examinee records in the blank find 
 the score according to the table, page 16. 
 
 Test IX. Interest in Detail. This test is scored on the success of 
 the examinee in copying the writing and on the time he gives to 
 the task as compared with his speed in Rapid Imitation of Model 
 A (VIII. 3). The scoring procedure is as follows: 
 
 Rate imitations Model A(IX, 1) and imitations Model B (IX, 2) 
 jointly. A, B, C, D, E, or F, according to accuracy in details. Note 
 about fifteen details in the two imitations, — such, for example, 
 as proper placing of i-dot, form of t-bar, etc., — and penalize 
 one letter-grade for each three bad failures. The crosses on the 
 accompanying illustration show the sort of details that should 
 be noted in scoring. Quality A means no penalizing. 
 
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 Find the difference in the number of letters written for rapid 
 imitation (VIII, 3) and for slow imitation (IX, 1) of Model A, 
 and in the left-hand column of the schedule below find the group 
 in which this number falls. 
 
 Under the proper letter and opposite the proper number, find 
 the score. 
 
14 
 
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 DIFFERENCE IN 
 
 NUMBER OF 
 
 LETTERS 
 
 A 
 
 B 
 
 c 
 
 D 
 
 E 
 
 F 
 
 36 & over 
 
 10 
 
 9 
 
 8 
 
 7 
 
 6 
 
 5 
 
 21-35 
 
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 8 
 
 7 
 
 6 
 
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 4 
 
 12-20 
 
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 7 
 
 6 
 
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 4 
 
 3 
 
 6-11 Note 
 
 7 
 
 6 
 
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 4 
 
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 2 
 
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 Note. A slight difference in number of letters written in VIII and IX may be 
 due to preoccupation with detail. If the quality of copy is A or B for imitations in 
 VIII and IX and less than 22 letters are written in VIII, score 10 for Detail. 
 
 Test X, Motor Impulsion. By means of the accompanying 
 schedule, score writing according to size and amount written as 
 compared with normal size and amount written at normal rate. 
 Score 2, 3, and 4 separately and then obtain the mean score. 
 
 RATIO OF 
 
 letters 
 
 GREAT 
 MAGNI- 
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 MODERATE 
 
 MAGNI- 
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 SLIGHT 
 MAGNI- 
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 NORMAL 
 
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 GREAT 
 
 DECREASE 
 
 IN SIZE 
 
 110 or over 
 
 10 
 
 10 
 
 8 
 
 6 
 
 4 
 
 2 
 
 90-109 
 
 9 
 
 9 
 
 7 
 
 5 
 
 3 
 
 
 75-89 
 
 8 
 
 7 
 
 6 
 
 4 
 
 2 
 
 
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 6 
 
 5 
 
 4 
 
 3 
 
 2 
 
 
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 2 
 
 2 
 
 1 
 
 
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 2 
 
 1 
 
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 1 
 
 
 To score each trial, note the size of the writing under distrac- 
 tion as compared with normal size. Then find the ratio of the 
 number of letters written under distraction to the number of 
 letters written at normal rate, by dividing the former by the 
 latter, and find the proper score in the schedule. Take the mean 
 of these for the final score. 
 
 Test XL Self-confidence. Scored on number of items doubly 
 underlined. See table, page 16. 
 
 Test XII. Non-compliance. Scored on nimiber of changes 
 made after the suggestion has been given by examiner. 
 
 Find the ratio between the number of changes actually made 
 
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 Mdfiddl of Uirecfions 15 
 
 (numerator) and the number of changes necessary for complete 
 acquiescence to the suggestion that "Eight of the statements 
 are false; eight, true" (denominator). 
 
 The latter number is found by subtracting from 8 the number of 
 statements marked "false" before the suggestion is given, and 
 shows to what extent memory was at fault. 
 
 Add 1 to the numerator of the fraction for every change in 
 which the original decision was doubly underscored and also add 1 
 for any change in marking any of the following statements: 3, 4, 
 5, 7, 9, 12, 13. Tabulation of returns has shown that these deci- 
 sions are rarely revised. Apparently they afford little chance for a 
 rationalization process that justifies a change. 
 
 Example. Suppose a subject before the suggestion is given marks 12 of the state- 
 ments "true" and 4 "false." The suggestion that 8 are "false" brings 3 changes out 
 of a possible 4. Two of the items changed were doubly underscored in the original 
 marking; the ratio, then, is 5/4 or 1.25, and reference to the norms (see table) indi- 
 cates that the score would be 4. 
 
 Test XIII . Finality of Judgment. Scored on time spent in 
 rechecking Test I. See table, page 16. 
 
 THE WILL-PROFILE 
 
 The will-profile shows in graphic form the scores made in the 
 various tests. To plot the graph, indicate on the record blank the 
 score for each trait by placing a dot on the line labeled with the 
 name of the trait. Then connect the dots with a line. For sample 
 will-profiles and a discussion of them, the publications already 
 referred to must be consulted. 
 
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